India - Understanding (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand India, India Today, History, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Glossary chapters from Lonely Planet's India guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history and handicrafts to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the religions of spiritual India
• info on India's architectural highlights
• details on shopping the great Indian bazaars
• a guide to India's wildlife sanctuaries

Coverage includes: Understand India, India Today, History, The Kashmir Epic, Communal Tension, Congress Today, The Economy, Dos & Don'ts, Top Films, Top Fiction, Political Non-Fiction, Greetings & Niceties, History,  Marriage, Birth & Death, The Caste System, Pilgrimage, Women in India, Cricket, Hinduism, Gods & Goddesses, Sacred Texts, The Mahabharata, The Ramayana, Sacred Flora & Fauna, Worship, Islam, Sikhism, Buddhism, Jainism, Christianity, Dining, Food Glorious Food, Beautiful Handicrafts, Textiles & Mirrorwork, Paintings, Jewellery, Leatherwork, Papier Mâché, the Great Indian Bazaar, Bronze Figures, Pottery, Stone, Carving & Terracotta, Dazzling Jewellery, Leatherwork, Metal & Marble Masterpieces, Musical Instruments, Exquisite Paintings, Sumptuous Shawls, Sacred Architecture, the Arts, Dance, Music, Cinema, Literature, Painting, India's Sanctuaries, Elephants & Tigers, Animals, Birds, the Landscape, Survival Guide, Directory, Transport and Glossary.